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June 17, 2021
June 28th Marks the 40-Year Anniversary of Professional Road Running
Portland, OR — Distance running changed forever on June 28, 1981, when top road racers competed in the Cascade Run Off in Portland, Oregon, thereby challenging amateur rules that prevented them from accepting prize money, signing endorsement contracts, and otherwise competing as professionals. The concerted action of those who toed...
June 17, 2021
Brent Bookwalter Will Retire After Storied Career
Asheville, NC, 17 June 2021 -- American professional cyclist Brent Bookwalter announced Thursday that he will retire from the sport at the end of the 2021 season. This ends an incredible 16-year career that saw the 37-year-old achieve accolades including helping Cadel Evans win the Tour de France (2011), representing the...
June 16, 2021
Behind Team Psycho’s Storied History of Supporting Olympic Dreams
You've probably never heard of Team Psycho, but you're definitely familiar with the long line of elite triathletes who've been supported by the Boston-based triathlon club. Triathlete
June 16, 2021
Buffalo Marathon Weekend to be First Large Marathon in New York to Return to Under Normal Conditions
Buffalo, NY June 16, 2021 - With yesterday's announcement by Governor Cuomo that all restrictions have been lifted, we are thrilled to announce we will be returning to a normal race that includes a single start with spectators allowed. We were one of the first large races in the country to postpone...
June 16, 2021
Intermountain Healthcare Joins USA Cycling as Official Healthcare Services Provider
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling announced today their new partnership with Intermountain Healthcare, as Official Healthcare Services Provider. Intermountain is a medical service provider in Utah, Idaho, and Nevada. The organization will be providing medical services for the USA Cycling National Team and Olympic Development Academy. “In an effort...
June 16, 2021
USA Triathlon Announces 2020 U.S Olympic Triathlon Team
SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced its 2020 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team, comprised of the five athletes who will represent the United States in triathlon competition at this summer’s Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Kevin McDowell (Geneva, Ill.) and Katie Zaferes (Cary, N.C.) were newly announced to the roster, joining Summer...
June 16, 2021
NYCRUNS Brooklyn Marathon & Half Marathon 2022 Announcement
Brooklyn, NY—Today, Brooklyn-based race production company, New York City Runs (NYCRUNS) announced an exciting new course for its flagship Brooklyn Marathon and Half Marathon to be held for the tenth time on a new spring date, April 24, 2022, pending final permitting. The new course, a tour de force of...
June 16, 2021
Giro announces New Hires within Marketing Team
(June 16, 2021 – Scotts Valley, CA) Giro Sport Design, the cycling world’s design leader, today announced several key hires and promotions in a move to expand their brand and marketing team. Peter Nicholson joins as Brand Manager, Giro Bike while Eric Richter moves into a new role as Bell,...
June 16, 2021
‘YAMAGUCHI Virtual RIDE FESTA in Tsunoshima’, an augmented ROUVY race around the iconic tourist island on June 20th
Yamaguchi, Japan / June 16th, 2021 - Tsunoshima is an island with a population of 900, located in the northwest of Yamaguchi Prefecture, rising from the Sea of Japan. The beautiful scenery here is similar to the scenic beaches of lands to the south. The Great Tsunoshima Bridge is one...
June 16, 2021
RunSignup | GiveSignup Opens Registration for Virtual Summer Symposium in July 2021
GiveSignup | RunSignup, the leading technology provider for US fundraising and endurance events, opened registration for their upcoming Virtual Summer Symposium taking place July 21-22, 2021.This virtual event focuses on helping event organizers and nonprofits adjust to changes in the industry and get back to in-person and hybrid events now....
